Phineas Frogg is Home!

I am thrilled to report that last Thursday morning, I delivered one Mr. Phineas Frogg to his new mom in Denver.

I could not have CREATED a better home for Finn. His new mom is a vet tech at a great specialist hospital in the Denver area, which means she gets amazing discounts on everything from boarding to surgeries to specialty food. With all of Finn's ear troubles,  that's going to come in very handy.

He has a new beagle-mix brother, Howdy, and they're already rough-and-tumbling around. He sleeps with his mom's roommate, whom I consider his "surrogate dad", and has his own couch, beds, toys... even a snazzy black and white jogging suit for those chilly Denver mornings.

Finn is so beyond happy that it's made it easier to live with the palpable void he's left behind in the loft. And, of course, Stella & Bo are happy to have us all to themselves again.

So this year, Christmas is in honor of Mr. Frogg, who lived with us for 5 1/2 months, filling our lives with sadness and anger (at the people who'd left him in such awful condition) but more importantly, joy and wonder (at his ability to forgive, love and be loved, without a moment's glance backwards).

Happy Holidays to you all...

Comments

[Melissa]

Aw, Finn! I'll miss you so! You really did find him the best possible permanent home, but I'm all teary just missing Finn's sweet little tilted face. Very good to know he is living it up with his new family. Thanks for the update on that special boy.

[shuna fish]

thank you for this sweet message of hope. You are a d. o. g. guadian angel!

I met a white Frenchie a few weeks ago and I must say, you are tilting me towards this breed...

[Derrick Schneider]

I think Finn has left many a broken heart in his wake, but his new home does sound nice.

[sam]

Yes, my heart is broken, this post made me weep a small tear, but I am so happy for him and sorry I couldn't persuade the Frenchman...

[Nicky]

Great to hear that the story came to such a perfect happy ending! It certainly makes it easier to give away a beloved cutie like Finn, if you know he found the perfect spot and people to take care of him :) Happy 2006 to you!!!